1993 Honda NSX vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 47 kg more than 1993 Honda NSX.
Because 1993 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | NSX | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
